Editorial Standards.
Telova Field Notes operates under the following editorial principles: articles are reviewed by at least one second editor before publication, sources are cited where appropriate, corrections are noted publicly, and writers disclose any commercial relationships that could influence their selection of subject matter.
Independent Editorial Judgement
Telova Field Notes is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. All topic selection is driven by the editorial team's assessment of what is relevant, well-documented in the research literature, and of genuine interest to readers.
Primary Source Priority
Articles draw from peer-reviewed journals, published research abstracts, and documented population studies. Secondary summaries — including popular wellness books, press releases, and aggregator articles — are not used as primary references. Where a secondary source is cited, the primary research it references is located and consulted directly.
Two-Editor Review
Every entry is reviewed by a second editor before publication. The review covers factual accuracy against cited sources, clarity of reasoning, and adherence to the journal's editorial register. The review process is documented internally with a version timestamp. No article is published with only its author's review.
Public Corrections
When errors are identified after publication — whether by readers, the writing team, or subsequent research — corrections are noted at the top of the relevant article with the date of update. The original text is not silently altered. The journal maintains an internal corrections log and considers the correction process part of the public record of the work.
Topic Identification
Topics are identified from the research literature, reader correspondence, and the editorial team's ongoing monitoring of published work in sleep science and related fields. A topic qualifies for development when at least two independently published studies address the same question with broadly consistent findings.
Source Research and Annotation
The assigned writer assembles a source list before drafting begins. Sources are annotated with publication date, journal name, author affiliations, and study design. Sources from predatory publishers or journals without peer review processes are excluded. The annotated source list is retained as part of the article's internal documentation.
Drafting in Register
Articles are written in an editorial-literary register — essayistic, considered, and resistant to the imperative marketing tone that characterises much wellness content. The journal's house style avoids superlatives, claim-heavy phrasing, and the register of direct-response writing. First drafts are reviewed by the writer before submission for editorial review.
Editorial Review
The second editor reviews the draft against the source list. Claims are checked against cited research. The review covers both factual accuracy and the integrity of the reasoning — specifically whether conclusions drawn are proportionate to the evidence cited. Revision requests are documented and returned to the writer.
Final Verification
Following revision, the article undergoes a final verification pass. This covers: all numerical claims checked against source figures; all named researchers and institutions verified against the cited papers; all dates and publication details confirmed. Articles pass final verification before being submitted for publication.
Publication and Archiving
Published articles are assigned a volume number and entry number (e.g., Vol. I — Entry 01). The internal documentation package — source list, annotated bibliography, review correspondence, and version history — is archived with a timestamp. Corrections, if any arise post-publication, are appended to this archive record.
What Counts as a Source
The journal's source hierarchy places peer-reviewed research publications first, followed by pre-print studies with transparent methodology, followed by published institutional reports from recognised research bodies. Popular science books, wellness publications, and opinion pieces are not used as sources of factual claims.
When citing research, the journal prioritises studies with clearly described methodology, appropriate sample sizes, and declared conflict-of-interest disclosures. Studies funded entirely by commercial entities with a stake in the outcome are cited with that context noted.
Published in journals indexed by PubMed, Web of Science, or equivalent. Authors and affiliations visible. Methodology section present.
Large-scale observational studies and meta-analyses from established research institutions. Sample sizes and study design noted in citation.
Cited with explicit note that peer review has not been completed. Not used as sole source for factual claims. Used to illustrate emerging research directions only.
Not used as sources of factual claims. May be referenced in passing to illustrate the popular understanding of a topic, but always contrasted with the primary research record.
Articles published on Telova Field Notes are editorial in nature and reflect the writers' observations on everyday wellness practices. The content is not intended as professional advice, nor as guidance for the management of any specific condition. Readers with specific concerns about their daily routines are encouraged to speak with a qualified wellness professional.
We recommend speaking with a qualified wellness or nutrition professional before introducing any new habit or routine to your daily life, particularly if you have specific dietary requirements.
Commercial Relationships
Writers disclose any commercial relationships with organisations whose products or practices are discussed in their articles. Disclosure is made at the foot of the article in question, using specific language describing the nature of the relationship.
The journal does not accept payment to publish favourable editorial content. It does not carry sponsored articles without clear and prominent labelling. It does not accept product samples as a condition of editorial coverage.
Where the journal carries advertising, advertising placements are kept visually and structurally separate from editorial content. Editorial decisions are made independently of advertising relationships. Questions about commercial arrangements can be directed to [email protected].
Process Questions
Fig. 01 — Editorial documentation, London 2026.